MCCCD Official Course Competencies:

AVT110  1996 Fall – 2012 Fall

Introduction to Avionics

1.

Describe the avionics environment and the needs for avionics technicians. (I)

2.

Identify, read, and interpret standard avionics manuals. (II)

3.

Identify and select types of wire. (III)

4.

Select and fabricate proper wire labeling. (IV)

5.

Perform the proper procedures for securing and inspecting wires. (V)

6.

Identify special types of cable and their applications. (VI)

7.

Identify and select various types of connectors. (VII)

8.

Identify and select various types of pins and sockets. (VIII)

9.

Strip and crimp various types of wire, pins, sockets, and terminals. (IX)

10.

Explain the techniques and tools used for insertion and extraction of pins and sockets. (X)

11.

Fabricate and repair various types of harnesses using the proper tools and materials. (XI)

12.

Review, inspect, and explain the operation and purpose of all types of instruments. (XII)

13.

Select and describe the various types of wire protection. (XIII)

MCCCD Official Course Outline:

AVT110  1996 Fall – 2012 Fall

Introduction to Avionics

I. Introduction to Avionics

A. Avionics in general

B. Industry need for avionics technicians

C. Air Transport Association (ATA)

II. Reading and Interpreting Manuals

A. Maintenance Manual

B. Wiring Diagrams Manual

C. Fault Isolation Manual

D. Schematic Manual

E. Illustrated Parts Catalogue

F. Hookup List Manual

G. Connector Encyclopedia

H. Chapters 91, Wire Routing, and ATA 20, Standard Practices

III. Wires

A. Types

1. Solid

2. Stranded

3. Copper

4. Aluminum

5. Twisted

6. Shielded

7. Insulation

8. Color-coded

B. Sizes

C. Markings

IV. Wire Labeling

A. Wire stamping

B. Heat shrink labeling

V. Securing and Inspecting Wires

A. Clamps

B. Tie wraps

C. Tie string

D. Grommets

VI. Special Cables

A. Coaxial cables and their connectors

B. Feeder cables

VII. Connectors

A. Types

1. Rack connectors

2. Matrix blocks

3. Burndy terminals

4. Connectors

B. Manufacturers

C. Labeling of connectors

D. Back shells

E. Reading pin assignment

1. Letters

2. Numbers

3. Diagram

VIII. Pins and Sockets

A. Sizes

B. Types

C. Color codes

D. Pink and socket chart

IX. Stripping and Crimping

A. Wire stripping

B. Pin and socket crimping

1. Daniels

2. Burndy

3. Other crimpers

4. Crimping cable connectors

5. Crimping shielded wires

C. Crimping terminal splices

1. Normal

2. Environmental

3. Solder

X. Insertion and Extraction of Pins and Sockets (ATA 20)

A. Front release

B. Rear release

C. Special removal tools

D. Solder connectors

XI. Harnesses (ATA 20)

A. Fabrication

B. Repair

XII. Instrument Review and Inspection (ATA 31)

A. Basic

B. Engine

C. Warning

D. Navigation

E. Flight

XIII. Wire Protection

A. Conduit

B. Spiral wrap

C. Heat shrink

D. Other types